Classical Greece with Iconic Aegean 3-Night Cruise (RGK)

12 days from Athens to Athens

2023 Tour Details

Let the sun and games begin on this lively land and cruise tour to Classical Greece, ancient Turkey, and the breezy Greek Isles. After following in the footsteps of profound philosophers and legendary Olympians, your mind and body will set sail from Athens for three triumphant nights on the brilliant blue waters of the Aegean Sea. Trade the discus throw for dancing and the chariot games for a chair by the pool as you peacefully float to the glamourous island of Mykonos; the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus; the pilgrimage site of Patmos; the Bronze Age settlement of Knossos; and the dreamy whitewashed isle of Santorini (weather permitting). With brilliant sights and sunsets on the itinerary from the mainland to Crete, you’re destined to bring home the golden this winning tour of Greece.

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 DESTINATIONS & SIGHTSEEING

Sightseeing:

ATHENS
Welcome drink; guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis

CORINTH
Guided visit

MYCENAE
Guided visit of the excavations and museum

EPIDAURUS
Guided visit of the 2,300-year-old open-air theater

OLYMPIA
Guided visit of the archaeological site and the museum; LF learn how to make the traditional Greek tzatziki appetizer

DELPHI
Guided visit of the excavations, visit the Archaeological Museum; LF learn to dance the sirtaki and have a glass of Ouzo

METEORA AREA
Guided visit of the Varlaam and St. Stephen’s Monasteries

THERMOPYLAE
Guided visit

CRUISING
Three-night cruise to Mykonos, Kusadasi (Turkey), Patmos, Heraklion, Santorini

CRUISE DETAILS:

  • Rotation of ports of call may vary for congestion reasons at certain ports with or without prior notice.
  • Cabin categories: Inside cabin (category IB); Outside cabin (category XB)
  • All cabins with two lower beds and private shower and toilet.
  • Full entertainment program on board.
  • Globus Host service throughout the cruise.
  • Please ask your Travel Consultant for cruise ship details. At time of publishing, the ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your vacation is the Celestyal Olympia, operated by Celestyal Cruises. Certain departures may be operated by other Celestyal Cruises ships of similar standard.

Notes:

  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

Transportation:

Motorcoach. Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

Welcome drink in Athens; full buffet breakfast daily; 4 three-course dinners; full à-la-carte breakfasts, lunches, and dinners while cruising

 Itinerary

Day 1

ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECEWelcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.

Day 2

ATHENS. ATHENS Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Acropolis and a stop at the Panathenaic Stadium. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 3

ATHENS–CORINTH–MYCENAE–EPIDAURUS–NAUPLIA CORINTH Cross the canal and visit ancient Corinth.
MYCENAE Free time for lunch. Guided visit of the excavations and museum.
EPIDAURUS Guided visit to the 2,300-year-old open-air theater before continuing to Nauplia.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
132 mi / 212 km

Day 4

NAUPLIA–OLYMPIA. Scenic drive through the Arkadian Mountains.
OLYMPIA Guided visit of the archaeological site and the museum. LF Cooking demonstration this evening to learn how to make the traditional Greek tzatziki appetizer.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
112 mi / 181 km

Day 5

OLYMPIA–PATRAS–DELPHIDrive by the busy seaport of Patras.
DELPHI Guided visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum. This evening LF learn how to dance the sirtaki while sipping a glass of ouzo.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner 149 mi / 239 km

Day 6

DELPHI–METEORA AREA Drive past Lamia and Trikala en route to Kalambaka.
METEORA Guided visit of the Varlaam and St. Stephen’s Monasteries.
Breakfast Breakfast Dinner Dinner
155 mi / 249 km

Day 7

METEORA AREA–THERMOPYLAE–ATHENS. THERMOPYLAE Stop at the battle site.
ATHENS Free time late afternoon and evening.
Breakfast Breakfast
236 mi / 380 km

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Athens with a traditional Greek dinner by the sea. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time with your GlobusGO mobile app.

Day 8

ATHENS (EMBARKATION)–MYKONOSATHENS Embarkation.
MYKONOS Free time to explore this evening.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

Day 9

CRUISING: KUSADASI, TURKEY–PATMOS, GREECE KUSADASI Visit the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus.
PATMOS Afternoon call.
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

Day 10

CRUISING: HERAKLION, CRETE–SANTORINI HERAKLION Visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos.
SANTORINI Afternoon call (weather permitting).
Breakfast Breakfast Lunch Lunch Dinner Dinner

Day 11

ATHENS (DISEMBARKATION)ATHENS Disembarkation. Free day.
Breakfast Breakfast

Day 12

ATHENSYour vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast Breakfast

 Accommodations

OLYMPIA

AMALIA OLYMPIA

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

ATHENS

ZAFOLIA

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

NAUPLIA

AMALIA NAUPLIA

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

DELPHI

AMALIA DELPHI

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

METEORA AREA

AMALIA KALAMBAKA

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class
  Free Wifi

 Optional Excursions

Contact your Travel Consultant for more information.
Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)



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